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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.04, 442.92 and 290

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.04, 442.92 and 290 is: 400.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.04 : 442.92 = 290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.04/442.92 = 290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.04x = 442.92 × 290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.04x = 128,446.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,446.80/321.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.10

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